#396 European Rank
San Fruttuoso
Portofino Peninsula, Liguria, Italy•Ligurian Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September
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3-Second Operational AnswersEDITORIAL SCORE
4.49/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
25.1°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€43/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Pebbles / Shingle
Gradual Drop
Live Open-Meteo European Feed
Morning Beach Pulse & Marine Telemetry
Mild Chop
Gentle Wave Action
Moderate Cross-Breeze & Light ChopCove aspect: Faces S (170°) · Wind: W (270°)
Wind (12 km/h) blows diagonally along the coastline, creating surface chop and gentle lateral drift. Comfortable for casual swimming.
Significant Wave Height
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Good Swimming
Swell Profile
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Reading buoy...
Live Surface Wind
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W (270°) · CROSS-SHORE
UV & Air Temperature
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UV 5 · Moderate (SPF 30)
Cove Aspect & Shelter Compass
Seaward Orientation vs. Live Wind DirectionCove Faces S (170°)
Cross-shore Breeze • Mild surface chop along the bay
Shoreline Facing (θ_aspect)
S (170°)
Open Sea Exposure
Surface Wind Vector
W (270°)
12 km/h · Δθ = 100°
Spatial Geometry: Breeze out of W blows obliquely across the S-facing cove, generating manageable lateral drift.
Morning Coastal Brief for San Fruttuoso: Light coastal break; family friendly with standard water awareness. Wind (12 km/h) blows diagonally along the coastline, creating surface chop and gentle lateral drift. Comfortable for casual swimming. Models update sub-daily via Open-Meteo European marine models.
Interactive Oceanographic Climatology
Seasonal Sea Warmth & Bathing Climatology
30-Year NOAA OISST v2.1 Monthly Normals (1991–2020) · Portofino Peninsula, Liguria, Italy
Ideal Swimming
Early August
25.1°C
Air ~33°C
Comfortable, prolonged bathing for all ages
Water temperature is well above the 20.0°C bathing threshold. Prolonged leisure swimming, snorkeling, and family wading are comfortable with zero thermal shock.
Drag to scrub 12-month temperature curveEarly August · 25.1°C
| Month | Sea Surface Temp | Air Temp | Thermal Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.0°C | 19°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| February | 13.4°C | 20°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| March | 13.6°C | 22°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| April | 14.9°C | 25°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| May | 18.0°C | 28°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| June | 21.7°C | 31°C | Refreshing |
| July | 24.3°C | 33°C | Ideal Swimming |
| August | 25.1°C | 33°C | Ideal Swimming |
| September | 22.9°C | 31°C | Ideal Swimming |
| October | 20.4°C | 28°C | Refreshing |
| November | 17.8°C | 24°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| December | 15.5°C | 21°C | Crisp & Bracing |
NOAA OISST v2.1 30-year climatological normal (1991–2020).Explore all Italy Sea Temperatures
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 9 Jun – 8 Oct (>21°C) · 121 days
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🏖️ San Fruttuoso (Portofino Peninsula, Liguria, Italy)
🌊 Water temperature: 25.1°C
⛱️ Beach access: 100% free public sand • Sunbeds: €0–€0
🧭 Wind & shelter: Faces S (sheltered from N winds)
📍 Guide: https://shores.cc/beach/san-fruttuoso-it/Tip: Add this beach to your home screen to quickly check morning wind and water conditions before heading out.
EEA Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC
Bathing Water Purity & Statutory Standards
Status: Good
Microbial Water Purity
95th-Percentile Compliant
Escherichia coli & intestinal enterococci within statutory limits.
Bathing Directive Tier
Tier 1: Sufficient & Safe
Monitored across the official European bathing season.
Official European Environment Agency (EEA) water monitoring verifies recreational cleanliness, sewage absence, and safety standards across all 31 member and partner coastal nations.
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.6 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.5 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.2 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.2 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5
About San Fruttuoso
A thousand-year-old abbey with its toes in the sea, on a boat-in cove of the Portofino headland.
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Enclosed cove on the Portofino Promontory, accessible strictly by sea (ferry from Camogli, Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure) or hiking trails.
•Protected Status / Environment: Nestled within the Parco Naturale Regionale di Portofino and the Portofino Marine Protected Area; Abbey managed by FAI.
•Notable Feature: 10th-century medieval Benedictine Abbey right on the pebble shore, crystal-clear waters, and the submerged bronze statue of Christ of the Abyss (Cristo degli Abissi).
Sand Transparency & Sunbed Index
Public sand quota, private lido density, and legal towel placement rights
Wide Open Public Sand
Free Public Sand (100%)Private Concessions (0%)
2-Sunbed + Umbrella Set Rate
Free (100% Public)
No commercial loungers; bring your own parasol and beach mat.
Towel Bather Guidance
Abundant unencumbered shoreline. Free towel placement everywhere with minimal commercial footprint.
Legal Shoreline Rights: 100% open public coastline. No commercial sunbed concessions or umbrella installations permitted.
Arrival Logistics, Parking & Sun Exposure
Micro-logistics, parking payment taxonomy, and topographic shadow schedules.
Parking Payment & Rates
Typical Rate: ~€8/day
EasyPark AppBlue Line Meters (Strisce Blu / Zona Azul)Cash-Only Attendant / Guardian
Carry €5–€10 in cash coins; attendants in remote coves often lack POS card terminals.
Sun Exposure & Cliff Shadows
Full-Day Unobstructed Sunlight
Open shoreline with full solar exposure from mid-morning through evening twilight.
Footwear & Karst Protection
Recommended for Shingle / Pebbles
Pebbles and dark sand become scorching hot by midday and challenging under barefoot tread.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
NoShowers
NoFree Parking
NoFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
NoDog Friendly
YesLifeguard on Duty
NoSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
NoNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
YesWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
NoNudist / FKK Friendly
YesGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Portofino Peninsula, Liguria. Accessible via regional coastal roads (44.315°N, 9.175°E).
Discreet Utility: Rough Road & Trail Access
Reaching San Fruttuoso involves dirt tracks or steep trails. Booking a rental SUV or 4x4 provides higher clearance for unpaved coastal roads.
•Deep and clear off the abbey steps; a sunken Christ statue lies offshore.
•A 10th-century abbey filling a cove reachable only by boat or trail.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
INTL · 40m driveConvenient highway or local transit access across Portofino Peninsula, Liguria, Italy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Fruttuoso
What is the water temperature at San Fruttuoso?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at San Fruttuoso averages 25.1°C (77°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is San Fruttuoso?
San Fruttuoso is classified as a pebbles / shingle shoreline located in Portofino Peninsula, Liguria, Italy.
Is San Fruttuoso good for families with kids?
San Fruttuoso has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.
Are there parking and facilities at San Fruttuoso?
Parking arrangements vary locally. No public restrooms directly on-site.
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